“The true reader reads every work seriously in the sense that he reads it whole-heartedly, makes himself as receptive as he can. But for that very reason he cannot possibly read every work solemly or gravely. For he will read 'in the same spirit that the author writ.'… He will never commit the error of trying to munch whipped cream as if it were venison.” ― C.S. Lewis, An Experiment in Criticism

Tag Archives: Suspense

Loved this one by Terri Blackstock! Jake is self-assured, financially secure, confident with the ladies, and he takes pride in his red Porsche. An airline pilot, he knows there is just one thing he needs; “…he tried to concentrate on … Continue reading →

The Splendour Falls by Susanna Kearsley 4 stars After finishing “The Winter Sea”, I decided to try another Susanna Kearlsey. This time I went with “The Splendour Falls”. Emily Braden has a cousin Harry, who is a historian. He convinces … Continue reading →